Posts Tagged ‘Pre-Marital Therapy’
Is Desire Really Fading… or Is It Novelty?
One of the most common things I hear from long-term couples is, “The spark has gone.” They assume desire has faded and something must be wrong with the relationship, themself or their partner. But what if it’s not desire that’s fading? What if it’s novelty? In the early stages of a relationship, everything is new.…
Read MoreDivorce May Be Down… But Are Couples Really Happier?
A headline in last weekend’s Sunday Telegraph caught my attention: “Divorce down but row goes up.” At first glance, that sounds like good news. Fewer couples are divorcing. But as a counsellor, I found myself asking a different question. Are relationships actually healthier, or are people simply staying together for different reasons? There are plenty…
Read MoreAussie Men and Modern Dating
The Body+Soul article on 24th May 2026 “How Aussie Men Really Feel About Dating” explored a growing tension in modern Australian relationships: many men still want connection and long-term partnership yet feel increasingly uncertain about how to navigate the evolving dating culture in 2026. Drawing on surveys, social trends and personal experiences, the piece reflected…
Read MoreSigns your relationship might be heading in the wrong direction
Most marriages don’t end because of one dramatic event. More often, relationships slowly shift through small patterns of disconnection that are easy to dismiss at first. Relationship researchers and therapists consistently point to subtle emotional changes that usually appear long before couples seriously discuss separation or divorce. One of the most overlooked signs is emotional…
Read MoreConflict and how best to manage it
Conflict is often viewed as something to avoid, yet current relationship research consistently shows that healthy conflict can strengthen trust, communication, and emotional resilience when managed well. It can also give a couple a safe place to talk about their concerns and issues, whatever they are. The recent House of Wellness article, “7 Lessons That…
Read MoreEmotional Week – For Men
Following on from my blog last week on the importance of tears in the general public, I has someone suggest that I create a blog for how important tears are for me, so here goes. Tears are an essential part of emotional and physical wellbeing for men, despite generations of social conditioning – essentially in…
Read MoreTears – Emotional Wee – The answer to reducing our stress levels
I facilitated a FDV support group recently & I mentioned the different types or tears & she was fascinated by what I said, so I decided to share my learning and experience about something that can be considered pussy la la or weak or soft. A couple came & saw me because their relationship was…
Read MoreHow to Maintain your Motivation
Maintaining motivation is essential for achieving personal and professional goals. There was an article from The Sunday Telegraph dated March 16, 2025, on “maintain your motivation mojo,” Below are some more insights and strategies to help you sustain your motivational drive. Understanding Motivation Motivation can be categorised into two types: Balancing both types can lead…
Read MorePorn and Sex Addiction in Australia
The Correlation Between Pornography Use and Sex Addiction in Australian Men In recent years, the proliferation of internet access has made pornography more accessible than ever before. This increased availability has sparked discussions about its potential impact on sexual health, particularly concerning the development of sex addiction among men. In Australia, this topic has garnered…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions & Why They Don’t Work
As the calendar flips to a new year, millions of people around the world make New Year’s resolutions. These promises often centre around self-improvement, such as losing weight, exercising more, quitting smoking, or learning a new skill. However, the reality is that most people fail to stick to their resolutions within a few weeks or…
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